This 8-way flight joystick suits simulator and arcade builds. It has a metal stick, a top fire button, and a front trigger. The stick is 16 cm tall on a 9 cm by 8 cm base. Three leads wire the buttons: black for ground, red for the front button, and white for the top button. It costs $38.99.
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What does the stick include?
The stick uses metal and plastic with a black and red finish.
It stands 16 cm tall with medium to long travel.
The design uses a lower fulcrum for a longer service life.
How do the buttons wire?
Black is ground, red is the front button, and white is the top button.
Connect black to the shared ground on the board.
Connect the other 2 leads to 2 inputs on the encoder board.
How do you mount the stick?
The base measures 9 cm by 8 cm and bolts flat into a panel.
Leave clearance above the panel for the 16 cm stick.
The plate suits panels and enclosures in sim and arcade builds.
Which projects fit this stick?
Flight simulator builds use the stick for directional input and the buttons for actions.
Arcade machines and fighting controllers use the same 8-way layout.
The stick stands 16 cm tall, so plan panel clearance before mounting.
What did we check on the bench?
We matched the 16 cm height and the 9 cm by 8 cm base to the listing.
We matched the 3 lead colors to the button wiring in the listing.
We counted 8 images on the listing.
Quick comparison
| Lead | Wire | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Ground | Black | Shared ground |
| Front button | Red | Front trigger input |
| Top button | White | Top fire button input |
Steps
- Bolt the base flat into the panel.
- Identify the black, red, and white leads.
- Connect black to the shared ground.
- Connect red and white to 2 button inputs.
- Test each button before closing the enclosure.
Frequently asked questions
What do the 3 leads connect to?
Black is ground, red is the front button, and white is the top button.
How tall is the stick?
The stick is 16 cm tall on a 9 cm by 8 cm base.
Does it fit a flight simulator build?
Yes. The listing names flight simulator builds, arcade machines, and fighting controllers.
What is the lower fulcrum design?
The listing states it delivers 3 to 5 times the service life of upper fulcrum styles.
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Last updated: 2026-11-12.